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Cultivating Buddha's wisdom and compassion in the heart of Texas

The Austin Zen Center community offers a haven of peace and harmony in which to engage in the arduous task of self-discovery through Zen practice. Welcoming diversity, the practice of zazen is available to people of every race, religion, nationality, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability. May all beings realize their true nature.

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This Week

Monday, 1/23
6:45pm » Guided Meditation with Betty Holmes
7:00pm » Monday Night Book Group with Colin Gipson

Friday, 1/27
7:00pm » Next-Step Meditation Instruction

Saturday, 1/28
8:00am - 9:00am » Beginner's Instruction (in zendo)
10:00am » AZC Finance & Budget Presentation
10:30am » Dharma Talk - Kosho McCall

Sunday, 1/29
11:00am » Dharma Punx
6:00pm » Meditation & Recovery



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KesuInterested in either starting or deepening your Zen practice in a residential setting with others? Our Guest Practice program is a short term opportunity that includes meditation, study, work practice and discussions about Zen Buddhism.

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Just This

Sarah Webb's Cat The editorial staff of Just This, the journal of the Austin Zen Center, announces its latest issue: Sitting: Part 1, which explores sitting as a metaphor for, and a practice of, the Buddhist way. Read and see the work of many fine contributors from AZC and beyond.

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